2009-2010 Annual Report

The Owens Valley Monitor is the Inyo County Water Department’s (ICWD) annual report on monitoring and other work performed by ICWD and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). The 2009-2010 Owens Valley Monitor reports runoff year 2009: April 2009-March 2010. In accordance with the Inyo/Los Angeles water agreement, ICWD and LADWP monitor water activities in the valley and their effects on groundwater levels and vegetation. The two agencies also conduct scientific research on methods of improving water management.